Penneys untroubled by Dealz threat

Discount clothing retailer Primark has said it remains pleased with its performance in Ireland where it trades as Penneys but has declined to comment on plans by the Dealz chain to branch into clothing, in direct competition, writes Geoff Percival.

Discount clothing retailer Primark has said it remains pleased with its performance in Ireland where it trades as Penneys but has declined to comment on plans by the Dealz chain to branch into clothing, in direct competition, writes Geoff Percival.

Dealz, the Irish operation of UK discount store Poundland, plans to introduce its own in-store clothing line in direct competition to Penneys here and Primark in the UK.